Meet our Shortlisted Finalists for the Welsh Veterans Awards 2026!
The Veterans Awards are proud to announce our shortlisted Finalists for this years Welsh Veterans Awards, due to be held at the fantastic venue of the 4* Vale Resort on the 8th July and hosted by Radio X’s Polly James.
The Veterans Awards across the United Kingdom are sponsored by Thales Group, our lead sponsor for the Welsh Veterans Awards is Sierra Nevada Mission Systems UK and in Support of The Army Benevolent Fund Charity and the Royal Navy Royal Marines Charity!
Well done to everyone who has been shortlisted as finalists. We had 100’s of applications and the shortlisting process was extremely difficult. We would also like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who put forward nominations.
We want to Inspire our future service leavers that great things can happen. Its you who will act as role models and in some cases mentors, remember Positivity breeds Positivity.
Our Finalists are :
Role Model of the Year- Sponsored by The Royal Navy Royal Marines Charity
| Steve Owen |
| Jake Hudson |
| Christopher Mcewen |
| Jaimie Ryan |
| Tony Fitzmaurice |
Inspiration of the Year Award – Sponsored by Rebecca & Tim Tomlin Reeves
| Michael Roach |
| Huw Williams |
| Tony Fitzmaurice |
| Victoria Williams |
| Gareth Shilton |
The Community Awards – Sponsored by Vigilance
| Mark Morgan |
| Jake Hudson |
| Nigel Locke |
| Michael Roach |
| Dr Gareth Thomas |
| Steven Tallis |
| Victoria Williams |
Military Charity Fundraiser of the Year – Sponsored by Harlequin Printing & Packaging
| Nigel Locke |
| Steve Owen |
| John Charles |
| Graham Finlayson |
| David Williams |
Health & Well-being Award – Sponsored by Audi Sinclair
| Health Hwb |
| Zero Alpha Fitness |
| Raw Performance CIC |
| Therapies4services CIC |
| Veterans NHS Wales at CTM |
| Madog Spin |
Veterans Group of the year – Sponsored by Sierra Nevada Mission Systems UK
| Wrexham Armed Forces Veterans Football Club |
| Cynon Valley Veterans Group |
| Taff Ely Veterans Group |
| St Athan Veterans Hub |
| Black Lion Veterans Group |
| Swansea Veterans Hub CIO |
Cadet Adult Instructor of the Year – Sponsored by The ABF Charity
| Kayhlan Norgrove |
| Graham Shimmin |
| Roy Edwards |
| Shane Roberts |
Leader of the Year Award – Sponsored by NAFESE
| Daniel Edmunds |
| Christopher Mcewen |
| Jaimie Ryan |
| Martin Byrne |
| Naomi Hiles |
Entrepreneur of the Year- Sponsored by Pinnacle Complete Office Solutions
| Daniel Edmunds |
| Lee Jones |
| Martin Byrne |
| Andy Collins |
Employer of the Year- Sponsored by Sponsored by Sierra Nevada Mission Systems UK
| Espanaro |
| WAM Engineering Services Ltd |
| Firerite |
| Aged Cymru Dyfed |
Veteran Owned Business of the Year- Sponsored by Thales Group
| Espanaro |
| Zero Alpha Fitness |
| Towzrus |
| Celtic International Freight Limited |
| Blitzer Group Ltd |
Volunteer of the Year – Sponsored by Thales Group
| Phil Richards |
| Liam Oleary |
| Roy Edwards |
| David Williams |
| David Crowe |
Lifetime Achievement – Sponsored by Hugh James
| Gareth Pennell |
| Graham Finlayson |
| Edward jones |
| Kath Edwards |
Reservist of the Year Award – Sponsored by Hugh James
| Huw Williams |
| Andy Collins |
| Mica Moore |
| Ryan Philips |
The Winners will be chosen by our Independent Judging Panel. The Judging panels names and profiles will be released over the coming weeks. No Judges will judge on categories if they have any affiliations or close relationships with shortlisted finalists that are known to them.
Our Shortlisted finalists will be filmed in the fantastic Location of The Officers Mess, Maindy Barracks, Cardiff on Tuesday 9th June. These videos will then be used on our extensive media campaign and will also be played on the evening itself, you will also receive your finalist certificate and get a chance to network with other finalists on this fantastic morning.
All our Shortlisted Finalists / Supporters have the opportunity to secure your tickets between 26th May – 14th June.
All money above costs from our awards will put back into our Veteran community via our small grants scheme for small grass routes Charitable organisations that support our Veteran Community and with a turnover of under 100k PA.
For more details please get in touch.
